Costa Rica Entry Requirements: Passports and Visas
Visa requirements depend on your nationality and circumstances. The immigration officer determines your permitted stay on arrival; 180 days is not a universal entitlement.
The Costa Rica Tourism Board summarizes maximum stays as follows:
| Nationality group | Maximum stay |
|---|---|
| First | Up to 180 calendar days; non-extendable |
| Second | Up to 30 calendar days |
| Third and fourth | Up to 30 calendar days; extendable subject to authorization |
Check your current group and any visa requirement with Costa Rican immigration or a consulate before booking. Bring a valid, electronically readable passport, any required visa, evidence of sufficient funds and return or onward travel. Passport validity and health requirements depend on your circumstances.
Source checked September 25, 2026: Costa Rica Tourism Board: entry requirements. Follow its official immigration guidance and confirm conditions before departure.
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